Rent in Essex, MO
A 2-bedroom in Essex, MO (ZIP 63846) typically rents for about $680 a month, with a range of $680–$962. Owner-occupied homes in Stoddard County pay about 0.66% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $670 | $670 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $735 | $735 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $680 | $680–$962 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $728 | $728–$1,281 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $678 | $678–$1,286 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Essex ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Essex, MO?
- About $680 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $680–$962. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Essex, MO?
- About $735 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $735. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Essex, MO?
- About $728 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $728–$1,281. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Essex, MO?
- About $670 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $670. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Essex, MO?
- About $678 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $678–$1,286. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Essex, MO?
- Owner-occupied homes in Stoddard County pay a typical 0.66% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Essex rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).